Synopsis
Actress Pratibha Ranta expresses her joy after winning the Best Debut award at IIFA 2025 for 'Laapataa Ladies'. She emphasizes the film's significance in her journey towards showcasing relatable stories and portrays the aspirations of women from small towns.Key Takeaways
- Pratibha Ranta wins Best Debut at IIFA 2025.
- 'Laapataa Ladies' is her first step in relatable cinema.
- The film reflects the aspirations of women from small towns.
- Pratibha plays Jaya, who chooses independence over early marriage.
- Fans eagerly await her upcoming collaboration with Konkona Sen Sharma.
Mumbai, March 10 (NationPress) Actress Pratibha Ranta has won the Best Debut award at the recently held IIFA 2025 for her exceptional performance in the critically acclaimed film 'Laapataa Ladies'.
The actress is elated with her achievement, expressing that 'Laapataa Ladies' is her initial step towards presenting meaningful and relatable stories on screen.
In an interview with IANS, she shared, “I am absolutely delighted and grateful to receive the Best Debut award. Coming from Shimla with grand dreams, this moment feels surreal. I used to watch IIFA as a child, and now I'm holding this prestigious trophy.”
She added, “For me, 'Laapataa Ladies' transcends being merely a film; it represents my first step in showcasing relatable narratives to audiences. The love from the viewers has bestowed upon me this recognition. It’s a collaborative endeavor of our team to bring a unique story like 'Laapataa Ladies' to life, and the acclaim it has received has elevated it to this point.”
In 'Laapataa Ladies', directed by Kiran Rao, Pratibha portrays the character of Jaya, a small-town woman who chooses to pursue her dreams instead of succumbing to societal pressures of marriage.
The actress emphasized that embodying Jaya was significant for her, as it reflects the aspirations of women from smaller towns who seek independence rather than early marriage.
She further stated, “It’s about making a choice to live your life as you wish, and I believe 'Jaya' represents every woman who prioritizes herself.”
Having established herself as a versatile actress, Pratibha Ranta's fans are eagerly anticipating her forthcoming projects. Next up, she will star in an untitled film by Anubhuti Kashyap, sister of renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, where she will share the screen with Konkona Sen Sharma for the first time.
